Architecture Reviews
Comprehensive evaluation of your existing systems with actionable recommendations for scalability, security, and maintainability.
IT Consulting & Technology Strategy
Key Features
What We Offer
Comprehensive software development services designed to bring your ideas to life with clean code and modern architecture.
Cloud Strategy
Platform selection, migration planning, and cost optimization across AWS, GCP, and Azure. Right-size your cloud spend.
Technology Roadmapping
Prioritized, phased plans that modernize your stack while minimizing risk and disruption to ongoing operations.
Team Augmentation
Embedded senior engineers who integrate with your team to accelerate delivery and mentor junior developers.
Security Assessment
Vulnerability analysis, penetration testing coordination, and security posture review with prioritized remediation steps.
Vendor Evaluation
Unbiased assessment of tools, platforms, and service providers. We help you pick the right solutions without vendor lock-in.
Technology decisions have long-lasting consequences. The wrong architecture, platform, or vendor choice can cost months of engineering time and hundreds of thousands of dollars. R5 Industries provides experienced, vendor-neutral technology consulting that helps you make the right decisions from the start.
Consulting Services
Architecture Review & Assessment
We evaluate your current systems and provide a clear picture of where you stand:
- Codebase quality assessment (structure, patterns, test coverage, technical debt)
- Infrastructure review (hosting, scaling, monitoring, disaster recovery)
- Database design and query performance analysis
- Security posture evaluation and compliance gap analysis
- API design review and integration architecture assessment
- Detailed report with prioritized, actionable recommendations
Cloud Strategy & Optimization
Whether you’re planning a migration or optimizing existing cloud spend:
- Cloud readiness assessment — Evaluate workloads for migration suitability
- Platform selection — Objective comparison of AWS, GCP, Azure, and alternatives
- Migration planning — Phased migration strategies that minimize downtime
- Cost optimization — Right-sizing, reserved instance planning, and waste elimination
- Multi-cloud & hybrid — Strategies for compliance, redundancy, and vendor diversification
Digital Transformation
Modernize legacy systems without disrupting your business:
- Monolith-to-microservices migration planning
- Legacy system API wrapping and strangler fig patterns
- Database modernization (Oracle to PostgreSQL, SQL Server to cloud-native)
- CI/CD pipeline implementation and DevOps culture adoption
- Automated testing strategy and implementation
How We Engage
Advisory Retainer
Ongoing access to senior architects for weekly check-ins, code reviews, and strategic guidance. Ideal for teams that need a fractional CTO or senior technical advisor.
Project-Based Assessment
Focused engagement with a defined scope and deliverable. Typically 2-4 weeks for a comprehensive architecture review or cloud migration plan.
Team Augmentation
Embed one or more senior engineers in your team to accelerate delivery while transferring knowledge and elevating your team’s capabilities.
Industries We Serve
- Healthcare — HIPAA compliance, EHR integrations, telehealth platforms
- Financial Services — PCI DSS, SOC 2, real-time transaction processing
- SaaS & Startups — MVP architecture, scaling strategy, investor-ready infrastructure
- E-Commerce — High-availability storefronts, inventory systems, payment processing
- Education — LMS platforms, student data privacy, accessibility compliance
Why Choose R5 Industries
- Vendor-neutral — We recommend what’s best for you, not what earns us commissions
- Hands-on experience — Our consultants are practicing engineers, not just advisors
- Actionable deliverables — Every engagement produces a concrete plan you can execute
- Long-term partnership — We’re invested in your success, not just billable hours
Make your next technology decision with confidence. Schedule an initial consultation to discuss your challenges.
Pricing
Service Pricing
Transparent, competitive rates with no hidden fees—choose the plan that fits your needs
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Technology Audit
$ 3,000
One Time
Comprehensive review of tech stack, architecture, security, and recommendations.
Strategy Session
$ 250
Per Service
2-hour consulting session on technology decisions, vendor selection, or roadmap planning.
Fractional CTO
$ 5,000
Monthly
Ongoing technical leadership, team mentoring, and architecture guidance.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Get answers to common questions about this service.
What does your IT consulting process look like?
Consulting process
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We begin with a thorough assessment of your current technology landscape, business goals, and pain points. From there we deliver a prioritized roadmap with clear milestones, cost estimates, and risk assessments to guide your technology investments.
Can you help us choose the right tech stack?
Tech stack advisory
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Yes, technology selection is one of our most-requested consulting services. We evaluate options against your team's skills, scalability needs, budget, and timeline, then present a recommendation with pros, cons, and long-term maintenance implications.
Do you offer fractional CTO or technical leadership services?
Fractional CTO
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We provide fractional CTO engagements for startups and growing companies that need senior technical leadership without the full-time overhead. This includes architecture oversight, team mentoring, vendor management, and technical due diligence.
How do you approach digital transformation projects?
Digital transformation
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We take an incremental approach, identifying high-impact, low-risk changes to deliver early wins while building toward a larger transformation vision. This reduces disruption to daily operations and lets your team adapt progressively to new tools and workflows.
Can you audit our existing systems and architecture?
Technical audits
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We conduct comprehensive technical audits covering code quality, architecture, security, performance, and infrastructure. You receive a detailed report with findings ranked by severity and a concrete action plan for remediation and improvement.